Good morning to you! Maybe I should say good afternoon at this point, as this Sunday I am seeming to take things a bit slower. Then again, isn't that how all Sundays should be?
Morning tea, David's Breakfast blend from my dear friend Antonella and some seriously gorgeous yarn that will make the pink lovers amongst us a bit faint. The yarn is from Fondant Fibre in the color Geisha. Isn't it just everything?
New socks are on the needles because I finished these beauties. This pattern is Pillars and the yarn is one I reviewed last month from Long Dog Yarn in the color Champagne Toast. I am so excited to where these, but they will be going into my box of socks for the year and will have to wait till the end of the year before they get worn.
Some of you our there may be thinking that there is a lot of sock knitting going on and you would be right. This year I am really trying to focus on knitting as many beautiful socks for myself and of course others as possible. Also, I am getting ready to start a test knit for a garment for WOODS, which is due to be released in November 2017, so my sock knitting may be on hold for a little while.
I am sure you have heard about this beautiful collaboration from Hanna Lisa Haferkamp and Verena Cohrs.
"WOODS is a new knitting book that we created to share our passion for local, breed-specific European yarns, beautiful knitwear design and helping people expand their knitting knowledge. The book includes 11 minimalistic modern knitwear designs, profiles and interviews with amazing makers and lots of tutorials. Our goal is to bring people together through our craft and business ethos, and celebrate the creative talent and passion of hard-working fiber folks."
If you are interested in supporting this wonderful book, there is a crowd funding page here.
Exciting stuff, right? Let's hit repeat here when I say, " This community we live, love and create in is amazing!".
Other happenings, my blanket is getting it's usual Sunday love. Don't let the fact that this blanket has been in progress for over 3 years give you the idea that this is a project I do not love. I do love this blanket because as I have mentioned before it is made up of yarns from so many friends near and far. Maybe it is taking me so long because I don't want it to end?
More mini loves from my friend Kirsten. They are being added into the blanket as we speak. Maybe next week I will share my blanket progress with you? Till then I will leave you to enjoy your day.
Have the best day today!
XO,
Andi
If the blanket ever ends then what will you do with all your sock yarn scraps? I think making it a never ending one is a fabulous idea.
I love those grey socks. I'm a little confused about why you won't wear them, but I guess we all have our traditions.
Happy Sunday Andi :)
Posted by: Lisa | 02/26/2017 at 10:16 AM
Yummy combination of tea and socks Andi (love that name "champagne toast")! I'm excited to see what you are test knitting - I've considered being a test knitter but have never taken the leap...
Posted by: Claudia | 02/26/2017 at 11:02 AM
Geisha is beautiful, but then I guess ALL Geishas are, aren't they! LOL
The Pillars pattern went right into my queue. That looks like a fun pattern and you made yours beautifully!
Wishing you a sweet week filled with joyful knitting!
Posted by: Dee | 02/26/2017 at 11:25 AM
Oh I am in serious, serious envy now. That Fondant Fibre Geisha is quadruple swoon worthy. I am so envious, but in a good way of course. I really like that Pillars pattern. Just a nice textural column to add a little something to beautifully sleek socks. There's the type of pattern for socks that's up my alley for me to knit. Currently I am knitting a pair of Cup of Tea socks using some stash for the toes (and likely also the heels) but with a recently purchased yarn from my LYS. Back to the lovely Geisha, still swooning up here in Canada! Have a lovely week.
Posted by: DIane | 02/26/2017 at 11:45 AM
That Fondant Fibre is Geisha is .. well, Diane said it best: "quadruple swoon worthy." We do live in an amazing creative community. If only I could knit faster, as there are so many knit-worthy yarns!
Thank you so much for your kind words last week. They actually made me cry, in a good way!
Looking forward to both the garment and blanket!
Posted by: Caffeine Girl | 02/26/2017 at 12:15 PM
I always have a couple of long-term projects going that are intended to be long-term which are not socks - I'm very faithful & monogamous about my knitting which means only 1-2 at the most so I don't lose control. And I made you proud and got really carried away at Long Dog Yarn after reading your post a couple of weeks ago! Such beautiful & fabulous yarn - thanks for the recommendation. Happy Knitting.
Posted by: Tricia | 02/26/2017 at 12:48 PM
Yes, Sundays are meant to be lazy & relaxing! Those are the best kinds.Your Pillars sock is beautiful and the pattern will be going into my very long sock list :) Thank you for the info on Woods. It sounds like a wonderful collaboration. Have a great week!
Posted by: Tien | 02/26/2017 at 05:36 PM
Fondant Fibre in Geisha is just to die for, love it, many squeels:)I have loved all the socks you have made and I'm really impressed the numbers you are putting through.I viewed the Woods video, it looks wonderful and 2 lovely ladies/girls.Just might get the book.
Posted by: Shirley Flavell | 02/26/2017 at 05:45 PM
I LOVE your top socks I wouldn't be able to resist wearing them right away. You are a strong woman!
Posted by: Andrea @ This Knitted Life | 02/26/2017 at 08:04 PM
fondant....what a perfect name for that yarn!! happy sock knitting!
Posted by: steph | 02/26/2017 at 09:16 PM
my blanket is the same age and I doubt it will be finished this year....but you never know. Nice socks!!!
Posted by: karen | 02/27/2017 at 05:55 AM
Can't wait to see the blanket!
Posted by: Neulisti | 02/27/2017 at 10:30 AM
You pick the best sock yarn, Andi. I love that speckled pink one.
Posted by: Stefanie | 02/27/2017 at 05:25 PM
I think you are approaching your blanket in progress so happily- these things totally take time, and you are enjoying it and not rushing to a finish line - sounds divine! Your Long Dog Yarns socks are lovely, and that pink speckled yarn is truly beautiful! I love the mini skein swap idea- next time that is happening in your group, I hope I hear about it!
Posted by: Julie | 02/27/2017 at 05:31 PM
I read this blog post earlier in the morning and have been thinking about that pink yarn all day! Really bummed to see that there is none for sale on the Fondant Fibre site. It is so pretty!!
Posted by: Zoe | 02/28/2017 at 04:30 PM
Always love your socks and here I am actually knitting a pair for a sister and also my daughter so plenty of round and round on my mini circulars lol and while away in NZ looking for more sock wool xo
Posted by: wendy | 02/28/2017 at 07:27 PM
I love the color of the pink yarn, and those socks turned out beautifully. Thats good you will be testing out a pattern for WOODS, it looks exciting and I feel like I would love to be knitting out there in the woods too. That would be great if you shared the blanket!
Posted by: Lisa | 03/01/2017 at 12:49 PM
Can I just echo what everyone else has written about the Geisha yarn. That pink is too pretty for words. I too went over to that Etsy shop to see what else the dyer might offer. Have a good week. Thanks for the lovely photos. Tea and yarn is such a good combination.
Posted by: jane | 03/01/2017 at 06:08 PM
Cannot wait to see an update on your blanket :) And nothing wrong with knitting lots of socks of course!
Posted by: Tahnee | 03/03/2017 at 12:37 AM